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Climate Change, Hygiene & Skin Barrier: Proven Approaches for Formulators

DS-Ceramide Y3S^™ enhances skin health and barrier function no matter the climate challenges, while DS-HydroCeramide50™ and DS-HydroCeramide50S™ deliver easy-to-use, high concentrations of ceramide NP, the most abundant ceramide in the skin.

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Why Oral Care is Key to Longevity and Wellness

This article explores the rise of oral care as a pillar of wellness. It examines the science connecting oral health to whole-body vitality and looks to the future where a trip to the dentist could be as much about longevity as it is about teeth cleaning.

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Makeup Setting Product Spotlight: Revolution Loose Baking Powder

The market for makeup "baking" or setting is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.8% through 2028 (from US $2.3 billion in 2023), per Accio. Trends include talc-free formulas, among others. Revolution's Loose Baking Powder provides an example.

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Can the ‘Treatment in a Bottle’ Movement Revive Skin Care Innovation?

From needle-free fillers to microneedling-inspired serums, innovative products promise to transform the way shoppers approach facial skin care.

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The Feel-good Anti-aging Movement Has Arrived

Recent innovations in active ingredients not only enhance skin health, but also promote mental and physical wellness.

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Croda Beauty Launches DS-HydroCeramide50 and 50S to Enhance Skin Benefits from Rinse-off Formulas

The bio-fermentation-derived skin-identical ceramide NP ingredients use water-dispersible solid lipid particle technology. Clinical studies demonstrate a +13.4% moisture increase and +93.7% enhanced skin penetration with the active, compared to controls.

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Glow, Nourish and Shine: MPlus Cosmetics Launches Resonance Vegan Skin Care-Makeup Hybrids

"With every texture designed to melt, transform, and illuminate, we invite everyone to discover their inner frequency and express their unique identity."

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Kokuma Debuts Tonasulike-D: An Effective Dual Mechanism Skin Brightener at Just 0.01%

During the 2025 IFSCC Congress, Kokuma unveiled Tonasulike-D, an AI-discovered ingredient that safely and effectively reduces hyperpigmentation and brightens skin at just 0.01%; it has been proven clinically effective and safe for all skin types.

Anke Hadasch, Ph.D., global vice president of color science métier at L'Oréal R&I, France, revealed a holistic approach to color, connecting art, science and technology to create high-performing, desirable colors for all skin tones.

Diversity, Personalization, Sustainability and the Big Winners: Day Three of the IFSCC 2025 Congress

Diversity, personalization, sustainability and analytics led the IFSCC 2025 Congress on day three. Highlights included AI-driven personalization, sustainability and inclusive skin science. The closing gala celebrated research and education excellence.

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PDRN Explained: The Skin (and Hair) Care Ingredient Turning Heads in Beauty

Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) has starred in numerous recent beauty headlines, warranting a deeper dive into why beauty consumers love PDRN and what makes it so great — so we dove. Three industry experts took the plunge with us.

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Uniproma Supercharges Collagen Production with Launch of RJMPDRN REC Recombinant Salmon PDRN

The ingredient is engineered for 100% sequence accuracy in every batch. This precision sets it apart from traditional salmon-derived PDRN, per the company.

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Brightening Product Spotlight: Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner

By 2030, skin brighteners are expected to reach US $31.0 billion, per Future Market Insights, led by demand for multipurpose products; e.g., combining lightening with hydration. Good Molecules' Niacinamide Brightening Toner provides a strong example.

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Skin Longevity and Microbiome: Holistic Sciences — A Deep Dive into Day Two of the IFSCC 2025 Congress

Session topics ranged from the skin microbiome and well aging, to senescence and cellular longevity, providing a vision for the future of cosmetics with presentations focused on integrated, multi-targeted approaches.

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From Topical Silk to Ozone Protection: Pioneering Future Skin and Hair Health and Well-being — IFSCC 2025 Day One

The IFSCC 2025 Congress explored the evolving landscape of cosmetic science; from UV and photoprotection, fundamentals for skin health and the neuroscience of emotion, to the effects of the exposome on skin, the impact of stress on hair and more.

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Herbivore Botanicals Revamps Its Bakuchiol Serum for an Evolving Millennial Consumer

"We are always on a mission to uplevel our formulas and introduce new powerful plant-based actives."

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Parëva Beauty: Cleanical Brand Launches at Credo and Cult Beauty

The brand features its proprietary biotechnology ingredient, Molecur 3, which utilizes plant stem cells from Switzerland.

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Does Your Product Belong Among the C&T Allē Award Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out

The C&T Allē Awards have a long history of recognizing excellence across the cosmetic landscape. Does your innovation have what it takes to join them? Enter now to find out.

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[podcast] Why UV Enhancers are a Paradigm Shift for Sunscreen Innovation

Learn how UV enhancers are revolutionizing sunscreens by optimizing traditional UV filter efficacy. In this podcast, sponsored by BASF, experts Diane Tom and Victor Low explain and provide an example: BASF's Cutina Shine. Register to listen — it's free.